Donald S. Howard, MD
Spokane, WA 99218
Spokane, WA 99218
Providence Sleep Medicine - North
9631 North Nevada Street, Suite 300, Spokane, WA 99218
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About Donald S. Howard
Dr. Don Howard graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin receiving his Medical Doctorate. He specializes in Pulmonology.
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Dr. Howard provided me with information that was extremely valuable and will have a very positive affect on my life. The only negative experience was knowing what to do when coming into the office to sign in. It's somewhat confusing if a patient hasn't gone through this process before.
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Very good care
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Dr. Howard genuinely cares about my conditions and has been very helpful and supportive. His nursing staff are also always very kind and helpful.
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I was so impressed that he was up to date on all my recent hospital visit and blood work and lab work. He really helped encourage me with the recovery process and the length of time it will take to recover from a pulmonary pneumonia virus and how oxygen will work through the CPAP machine.
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Dr. Howard is an excellent doctor. He is above & beyond, cares, understands, makes things clear, listens!
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Dr Howard is kind, attentive and compassionate. I am grateful for his care.
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Dr Howard seems to be an excellent doctor and very knowledgeable. Very good communicator.
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Love Dr Howard's approachable demeanor and his intense knowledgeability
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Took a long time to get in for an appt but very positive experience during my visit. Felt respected and cared for.
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Dr Howard and his the best! Extremely professional and caring!
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Dr Howard has been very good to me and understanding of my issues.
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It was all good. Dr.Howard is the very kind, intelligent and knowledgeable physician everyone hopes will care for them. He makes me feel confident in his care.
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This doctor is clear speaking, understanding and to the point
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Very good
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Dr. Howard is a great doctor, listens to my concerns and comments and treats with respect. I really appreciate his input!
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Discussed all important aspects
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A great healthcare team!!
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Dr Howard is always very friendly & very professional. One of my favorite Doctors.
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I learned a lot about a condition I really had no knowledge about. It was very informative.
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Excellent customer service from start to finish!
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I appreciate the care and service I received at Dr. Howard's office. I am never disappointed and always leave feeling good about my time there.
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I couldn't make the fall appt cuz I also had a dentist appt same day. I am having memory issues so rescheduled in Jan 2025. Sorry. Dr Howard is very good Dr. & I will see him in 6 mon.
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Dr. Howard and his team were excellent very thorough
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No issues. All seem interested in my health and answer questions and help with plans for improvement.
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Dr. Howard explained to me about sleep apnea. He was kind and very thorough.
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I am impressed with care from Providence since moving here 6 months ago.
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He is very knowledgeable. He answered my questions and addressed my concerns.
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Very friendly staff and Dr was well versed in my case!
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It's all good
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I loved this guy. It took me a year to get in though.
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Nice caring gentleman..
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Dr Howard is a knowledgeable, professional, kind MD whom I highly respect and feel lucky to have as one of my caregivers.
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To wait 10 months to get a scheduled appointment is really unacceptable.As a sleep doctor, this was the best appointment ever, finally.
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Good
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All was timely and good
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Dr. Howard is incredible. He's very knowledgeable, efficient, and thorough. I realty appreciate the care he provides me. His staff is also helpful and accommodating.
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I have seen this provider for nearly15 years regarding my Sleep Apnea. He is knowledgeable, able to explain things clearly, and is very personable.
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The wait was 6 months. Too long. Love Dr Howard
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It was nice to get my referrals so quickly the specialist are very good
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The doctor was helpful and informative. He explained things that I could understand very clearly, and he was very helpful and friendly.
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Dr Howard is a real authority on sleep apnea and is arranging further testing at st Luke's care center.
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Dr. Donald Howard has been treating me for 5 years, since I was 14 years old. I could not be more pleased with his services.
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Good and trusted medical doctor! I trust and value his treatment for my needs. He is patient, knowledgeable and professional.
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Dr. Howard is an amazing doctor that seems to care about his patients.
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Goes above an beyond to help always responds back in a timely manner he listens to what I have to say an exsplanes things so that I understand them
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Dr. Howard and his staff are the best
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Dr. Donald S. Howard was absolutely caring, knowledgeable, patient, and thorough and personable too! Wonderful physician!!
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I have a speech disorder, spasmodic dysphonia. Dr Howard was very patient and explained things very thoroughly to me. I appreciated his professionalism.
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Appreciate personal service
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Dr. Howard has been my provider for my sleep apnea condition for a considerable amount of time. I have always considered him to an excellent doctor, and consider myself fortunate to have him as a provider.
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Good understanding
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Doctor Howard is and has always been a very good Doctor
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Dr. Howard is excellent! He shows me the numbers concerning my Cpap machine and what they indicate. He always asks if I have any concerns or questions regarding my sleep apnea. If I have any questions or concerns, he listens and answers or explains further. Dr. Howard is very thorough during an appointment.
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Dr. Howard is a great doctor, and I would highly recommend him.
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I am happy he gave me new things to work on.
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Ii was impressed with the Dr's attentiveness and even comments to my family about him.
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Dr. Howard was great! He gave me valuable information that I have not received elsewhere. I appreciated his encouragement to do a follow-up visit with a DNP. I had to wait months to get in to see Dr. Howard, and that was somewhat frustrating, but he was extremely helpful when I did see him.
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Dr Howard does a good job of explaining things.
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Doctor Howard did a great job. Thanks
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Great care
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Dr. Howard did excellect job...
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My appointments with Dr. Howard are always a pleasant experience.
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Dr..Howard was very nice and very knowledgeable. He was very helpful.
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I've known this provider for years working with him at SHMC. He is thorough and honest. He is extremely knowledgeable in his field. I have always appreciated consulting him for pulmonary issues. Now as a patient, he treated me very well. It was a loss to the inpatient service when he left. Luckily he is now still in practice in the community in a more limited role.
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Dr Howard is knowledgeable and respectful. He does a through assessment at each visit. The staff are all professional.
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It takes forever to get in for an appointment, other than that everyone is great. Dr. Howard is great at asking the right questions to get an accurate understanding of what was going on with me and I finally felt heard after decades of having providers be so dismissive. He explains things very well and takes the time to ensure that all of my questions were answered. I can't tell you how nice it is to finally have answers and a treatment plan that will help me to get my life back.
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Everything was good
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Dr Howard is friendly and very knowledgeable. I am confident that he is an outstanding physician. He really cares and goes the extra mile to help. I wasn't able to get in to see him as soon as I wanted. I was having a medical problem but there was no provision for patients who have problems to get in quickly . I had to wait a month and a half to be seenand I am currently under his care for CPAP use.
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Care excellent, very professional.
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Dr Howard listened carefully and answered my questions very well. He was sympathetic with my concerns. He showed great knowledge in his field of expertise.
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Dr Howard has outstanding bedside manner and explains everything in detail. He is a wonderful provider
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Dr. Howard was prepared with the documentation from my CPAP and gave me a thorough review.
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Very knowledgeable
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I've had all good experiences with Dr. Howard; he listens to me and answers my questions clearly.
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Very knowledgeable and helpful in continuing my care
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I always enjoy my appointments with Dr. Howard. He is very personable and interested in my situation. I live in the Spokane valley and have been seeing Dr. Howard for many years at his most recent 4 locations. Even though it's a long drive to see him. It's worth it to me. I know you also have a sleep study office in your valley building.
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All my experiences here have been great.
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I've been a patient of Dr Howard's for years. I always feel respected and heard at my appointments.
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Great doc spartan office
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Dr. Howard is Way over the Top the Best in his Field! I Can't find enough good words.
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Very satisfied with information provided me, looking forward to working with Doctor in the future
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Always treated with respect and a friendly interest in me as a whole person.
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Dr Howard was great at assisting me with my CPap care. He was thorough and veey kind. I felt he listened to my concerns! L
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Kind and knowledgeable physician who takes time to listen to my concerns
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Dr. Howard is an excellent sleep medicine provider who immediately verifies a condition of concern and addresses it quickly and thoroughly.
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I have been a rehab therapist for 46 years.This position epitomizes the interaction between Dr. And patient.He is very professional, Knowledgeable and friendly.
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My experience with Dr Howard and staff has been excellent in every way.
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Dr was attentive and very informative. He responded well to my questions and was able to answer them all. Felt emotionally and mentally improved upon leaving the appointment.
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All good, all clear
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Dr. Howard was excellent in answering questions I had about breathing problems that complicated the use of my CPAP machine. He explained why I should not use some OTC nasal sprays and which ones would be most effective for me long term. He also explained the differences between the two types of breathing cessation events I experience and the expected levels that are acceptable. He took the time to make sure I was understanding what I needed to know.
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Dr Howard is an excellent doctor - his expertise and care are greatly appreciated
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It was good and appreciated
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Everything went well and we covered all the things we discussed about my sleep therapy .
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Very caring professional
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He listened to what I had to say
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Dr Howard and staff are always caring and very empathetic and knowledgeable
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Excellent
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I have been fortunate to have Dr. Howard for a very long time. He has worked with me on my situation and has really helped me in my everyday situations.
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Everyone was very friendly.
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The doctor had exceptional bedside manner. He was pleasant and provided information and instructions in an easy to understand way.
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My cardiologist referred me to Dr. Howard in order to determine if I should do an at home sleep study. This was my first meeting with Dr. Howard. Dr. Howard explained sleep apnea and its relationship to cardiac problems. I was extremely pleased with my appointment with Dr. Howard.
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Dr Howard is one of my few doctors who is respectful, cares and really listens. I appreciate him and everyone in his office!
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Caregivers are always nice and helpful answering questions.
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I was so impressed with the professionalism and care I received from Dr. Howard. He is an excellent physician.
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I consider this a positive appointment.
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Really appreciate the explanation that Dr. Howard has given about my condition and current cpap numbers.
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Haven't been that long with this provider, but am happy with my choice. Would recommend this provider to anyone.
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My appointment was great, the only bad part was the wait for the appointment, 6 months
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From beginning to finish, my visit was very positive! I had all of my concerns addressed!
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Dr. Howard is very courteous, kind, knowledgeable and professional.
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The provider was very friendly and spoke so anyone could understand. The receptionist was super busy and didn't really have time to talk. Just handed a clipboard and said to fill it out and give it to the nurse.
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I had a very good experience
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Dr. Howard was very friendly and trustworthy. He explained my clinical options in an unbiased and understandable manner.
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Excellent provider
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Dr Howard has been my provider for Narcolepsy for many years and he is always patient with me and attentive to any problems or questions I may have. Thus, I have every respect for Dr Howard also. He is the BEST!
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It was quick. Everyone was nice
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Dr Howard is great.
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My care was excellent!
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Knowlegable and efficient
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Provider spent more time with me than I expected. He listened to my concerns and provided valuable insight, care, treatment, and follow up recommendations at this appointment.
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Awesome physician and human being
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Dr Howard listens, follows up with questions related to topics discussed at prior appts, and makes sure all questions are answered during the appt.
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I like all of them..
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Provider is excellent but to way to long to get in to see him
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The best personality and bed side manner I have ever had.
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Everyone has been professional and positive to work with.
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Dr Howard improved my sleep quality on day one after visiting him.
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Clinical Interests
- Abnormal Chest Ct Scan
- Airway Obstruction
- Airway Scarring
- Allergic Aspergillosis
- Allergic Pneumonitis
- Allergic Wheezing
- Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
- Asbestos Lung
- Aspiration Pneumonitis
- Asthma
- Atelectasis
- Atypical Mycobacteria Infection
- Autoimmune Pleuritis
- Beryllium Disease
- Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure
- Biopsy Of Lung
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchiolitis
- Bronchiolitis Obliterans Organizing Pneumonia
- Bronchitis
- Bronchomalacia
- Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
- Bronchospasm
- Bronchus Deformity
- Bruxism
- Candidiasis Of Lung
- Cataplexy
- Chest Wall Disorder
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Pulmonary Embolus
- Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Ciliary Dyskinesia
- Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder
- Confusional Arousals
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
- Contusion Of Chest Wall
- Cough
- Croup
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Daytime Sleepiness
- Diaphragmatic Disorders
- Dyspnea On Exertion
- Emphysema
- Empyema
- Enuresis
- Exposure To Secondhand Smoke
- Foreign Body (Airway)
- Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis
- Hemoptysis
- Hepatic Hydrothorax
- Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia
- Home Sleep Study
- Home Ventilation
- Hypercarbia
- Hypoventilation Syndrome
- Hypoxia
- Influenza
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Kussmauls
- Laryngotracheitis
- Low Oxygen Level
- Lung Abscess
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Disease
- Lung Infiltrate
- Lung Involvement In Systemic Sclerosis
- Lung Mass
- Lung Transplant
- Maternal Respiratory Disease
- Mechanical Ventilation
- Narcolepsy
- Nightmares
- Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome
- Occupational Lung Injury
- Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (Plmd)
- Pertussis
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Thickening
- Pleural Tuberculosis
- Pleurisy
- Pleuritic Pain
- Pneumoconiosis
- Pneumonia
- Pneumonitis
- Polysomnography
- Post Infectious Cough
- Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
- Pulmonary Bullae
- Pulmonary Congestion
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Pulmonary Function Tests
- Pulmonary Granuloma
- Pulmonary Hemorrhage
- Pulmonary Hemosiderosis
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Infections
- Pulmonary Sarcoidosis
- Radiation Pneumonitis
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Recurrent Lung Infections
- Respiratory Failure
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Restrictive Lung Disease
- Rheumatoid Lung
- Sarcoidosis
- Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
- Shortness Of Breath (Sob)
- Silicosis
- Sleep Abnormalities
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Sleep Paralysis
- Sleep Phase Disorder
- Sleep Related Eating Disorder
- Sleep Related Hallucinations
- Sleep Talking
- Smoker Cough
- Snoring
- Spirometry
- Sputum Production
- Stridor
- Tension Pneumothorax
- Thoracentesis
- Tobacco Related Diseases
- Tracheal Mass
- Tracheal Stenosis
- Tracheobronchitis
- Tracheomalacia
- Tuberculosis (Tb)
- Ventilator Dependent
- Wheezing
Doctor Howard is awesome. He answered all my questions and provided outstanding care and advice.
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